Paper peonies

For stems, use the glue gun to glue the end of a length of thick electric cable wire to the base of the flower and wrap, then wrap in Paper peonies tape.

Trim off the extra rectangle of paper. Repeat this will all 20 petals. This will help keep the flowers from tearing. Flatten with rolling pin. Begin by using the pad of your thumbs to stretch the petal where I have drawn arrows.

Once you have cut all your petals, it is time to shape them. Paint stems green with acrylic paint. Stack your peach and yellow and fold it, accordion-style. Streamers would be a type of crepe paper, but the crinkles in streamers are much bigger so it is not as stretchy or sculpt-able.

Start with one color of Paper peonies tissue paper. Layer 1 — 1 small petal Layer 2 — 1 small petalLayer 3 — 3 small petals Layer 4 — 5 small petals Layer 5 — 5 large petals Layer 6 — 5 large petals Make sure that your layers overlap each other with one side of the petal inside of another.

Fold the two sheets of tissue paper in half. Roll to resemble a paper decoration for a "lamb chop" end. Tissue Paper Peonies Directions: For the peony, I like to fold my folds a little narrower than when I make other flowers — 8 to 10 folds. Fluff the petals around the center, keeping it sort of cup-shaped like a real peony.

Repeat process for medium, then large petals, working in layers, until you have a full peony. Looking to buy tissue paper in bulk? For stems, use the glue gun to glue the end of a length of thick electric cable wire to the base of the flower and wrap, then wrap in floral tape.

Trim off the extra rectangle of paper. Curl and wrinkle petal edges.

Leaves should be cut with a pointy top. Let dry for a couple of hours. Rip 20 sheets of pound recycled paper into strips.

When you work with quality crepe paper, it allows you to stretch and sculpt the paper. These flowers are made out of crepe paper.

Glue another layer of small petals. Once you have it all fluffed, crumple the yellow pieces to create the center of your peony. Take dried wad and glue using glue gun to uncut end of "lamb chop," pointy side down.

Rip 20 sheets of pound recycled paper into strips. Start with one color of your tissue paper. This way, the petals can support each other. Once you have done this, your petal should look like Petal 3.

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Please contact us if you have any problems 5/5(K). PaperPeonies is a blog for low-maintenance girls BY a low-maintenance girl. From current events to easy, lazy day hairstyles, you'll find it here! Easy To Maker Crepe Paper Blooms! I have a lot of beloved flower favorites, but at the top of that list is the peony.

There are so many varieties in colors and form that I could design another dozen version of peonies in paper quite easily. Viewer-crafter Lisa Yuen shares her technique for making paper peonies.